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Nasal cavity polyp
MONDO:0006314A soft and painless polypoid mass that arises from the mucosa in the nasal cavity. It is usually the result of an inflammatory process. It may recur following surgical resection.
Also known as: nasal cavity polyp, nasal polyp, polyp of nasal cavity, polyp of the nasal cavity
39 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 39 tagged with Nasal cavity polyp itself.
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New nasal spray could help teens breathe easier
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a nasal spray called OPN-375 in about 72 teenagers (ages 12-17) who have nasal polyps—growths inside the nose that cause stuffiness and breathing trouble. The spray is given twice a day for 16 weeks, and some participants receive a placebo (inactive spray) for co…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Optinose US Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an antibody injection shrink nasal polyps?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing an experimental antibody drug called verekitug in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, a condition where inflamed tissue grows inside the nasal passages and causes congestion. Participants receive either verekitug or a placebo injection wh…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Upstream Bio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists uncover how a nasal polyp drug improves sense of smell
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how dupilumab, a drug that blocks certain immune signals, improves smell in adults with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. Researchers measured changes in inflammation in the smell region using CT scans, endoscopy, and mucus samples over three months. The go…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single drug shrink nasal polyps and restore breathing?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether mepolizumab, an injectable drug, can reduce nasal polyp size and improve symptoms like nasal blockage in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps. Participants receive either mepolizumab or a placebo every four weeks for a year. The stu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an asthma drug shrink nasal polyps? a major trial seeks answers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether mepolizumab, an injectable antibody that calms a type of immune cell, can reduce nasal polyp size and improve breathing when added to standard nasal spray therapy. About 400 adults with severe bilateral nasal polyps will receive either mepolizumab…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic shot could ease severe nasal polyps
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested tezepelumab, a biologic drug given as a shot, in 416 adults with severe chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. Participants received either tezepelumab or a placebo, plus a standard nasal steroid spray. The study measured changes in polyp size and nasal con…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New injection could shrink nasal polyps without surgery
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested a biologic drug called depemokimab in 276 adults with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. Participants received either the drug or a placebo as an injection under the skin. The study measured changes in polyp size and nasal blockage over 52 weeks to see …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Radical sinus surgery may beat standard for tough nasal polyps
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two types of sinus surgery for people with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps that involve a type of inflammation called eosinophilic. One surgery (MRESS) removes more tissue, including the middle turbinate, while the standard surgery (FESS) preserves it. The …
Sponsor: Zheng Liu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:46 UTC
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New shot could shrink nasal polyps without surgery
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested a biologic drug called depemokimab in 264 adults with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. Participants received either the drug or a placebo as a shot under the skin. The study measured changes in polyp size and nasal blockage over 52 weeks. The goal is …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Computer navigation in sinus surgery: a closer look at outcomes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using computer-assisted navigation during sinus surgery helps people with nasal polyps. Researchers compared surgery with and without this technology in 40 patients. They tracked how often polyps came back and how many complications occurred.
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Asthma Drug's hidden effects revealed in small study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how mepolizumab, a biologic drug, changes inflammation in people with severe eosinophilic asthma. Researchers measured immune and metabolic markers in the nose, lungs, and blood of 15 adults. The goal was to better understand the drug's full impact beyond jus…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Scientists probe immune Molecule's role in stuffy nose disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a molecule called IL-5 affects different cells in the sinuses of people with nasal polyps and a related condition called aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease. Researchers analyzed tissue samples from 30 participants to understand how IL-5 contributes t…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC